Whether opting for a simple city break or an exotic retreat, vegans who travel take their convictions with them. And there’s plenty of ways to enjoy yourself while championing animal welfare. Here
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By huffpost Reducetarian, flexitarian, vegetarian ― there’s a diet out there for everyone. That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure we get it all straight. One diet (or lifestyle) that’s been gaining in popularity
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By Travis Levius, for CNNWay back in ancient Greece, Plato was philosophizing about a menu based solely on greenery, making him — along with Buddha, Gandhi and Einstein — among history’s foremost plant diet trendsetters. Even so, the vegan lifestyle is having a remarkable boom today, with a proliferation of in-demand meat and dairy-free restaurants, bakeries and bars around the globe. In light of PETA officially declaring 2016 “#TheYearofVegan,” here are our top picks for cities with the best lean, green vegan scenes.

Nearly a third of Britons have reduced their meat consumption over the last year, according to the British Social Attitudes survey. Pollsters found 29 per cent of people had reduced their consumption of meat in the last year, nine per cent said they were considering reducing their meat intake or cutting it out entirely, and about three per cent were already vegetarian or vegan. Vowing to ditch steaks and burgers in favour of a vegetarian lifestyle may have crossed your mind for ethical reasons or because of concerns about red meat and health. So, what actually happens to your body when you stop eating meat?

Ice cream is, at its very core, a dairy-rich dessert. It has not been a friend to the lactose intolerant or vegans, which doesn’t seem fair when you consider how very amazing this frozen treat is to eat. Luckily, it turns out that cream is not actually necessary to make our beloved ice cream at all. You can churn a delicious batch without a single drop of dairy.

We’re not talking about ice cream made with banana substitutes here, either. While those simple recipes do have their time and place, they don’t quite hit the spot when a real craving for ice cream hits. Nope, we found recipes out there that won’t make you miss the dairy for a second. These vegan ice creams are sometimes even be better than the real thing. Seriously.

Politicians in Denmark are dropping animal products and going vegan to tackle climate change. A group of Danish members of parliament are taking a 22-day vegan challenge – similar to the one tested out by Beyoncé. Politicians from both the Alternative and the Red-Green Alliance parties are giving up animal products in order to highlight how much damage intensive animal farming does to our planet. ‘No doubt that this will be a huge challenge, but I expect it to be quite a lot of fun as well, and it’ll definitely be to the benefit of the environment.

It’s amazing how much easier our daily chores can become with a few simple tips! Wouldn’t it be a HUGE time-saver if you had a clearer plan in your head from the moment you woke up? And let’s be honest, since we eat at least three times per day, tips on how to make food prep a lot more fun can never get out of style! HERE ARE 10 VEGAN CHEAT SHEETS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED TO ACHIEVE THAT!

Bill Nye, also known as “The Science Guy” hosted a Q and A session where he called plant-based diets “the future.” The Science Guy says he’s looking forward to “the emergence of new plant-based dishes,” as vegetarian and vegan diets have been proven to better for one’s health and the environment.

An estimated 400,000 flowering plant species exist in the world, and, understandably, it can be difficult to keep track. The vast majority of us can only recognize and name a handful of plants, even if we would like it to be otherwise. If you would like to sharpen your knowledge in the wonderful realm of plant species, I have some good news for you. Like everything else: there’s an app for that!

The first thing that popped into your head when you read “When should you eat a banana?” was probably ‘When it’s ripe, of course!’ And you’d be right, at least according to one train of thought. But there’s actually a lot more to think about in regards to when you should eat a banana. Whether you eat it ripe or green, you’ll be exposing yourself to different pros and cons. In this article, let’s take a look at both sides to help you figure out which is right for your diet.

Ripe Bananas (Fruits 4-7)

Do you know what’s special about banana number 7 in the featured image? Many nutritionist believe that the more dark spots a banana has, the more prevalent its anti-cancerous properties are.

This is due to the increase of TNF, as indicated by the number of brown spots on the banana.

Further, when a banana ripens, it containts a very high concentration of everything from fiber to vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B, and many antioxidants. Waiting until the banana has fully ripened maximizes these benefits, as Japanese researches found.

In addition to this, ripe bananas are well-know to be easier on your digestive system.

PRO TIP: IF YOU HAVE MORE RIPE BANANAS THAN YOU CAN EAT BEFORE THEY BEGIN TO GO BAD, PUT THEM IN THE REFRIGERATOR TO PRESERVE NUTRIENTS. YOU CAN ALSO FREEZE THEM FOR USE IN SMOOTHIES, OR THROW THEM IN CAKES!

But there are a few instances where you might not want to eat ripe bananas. In the next section, let’s take a look at the benefits of eating bananas while they’re still green.

Unripe Bananas (Fruits 1-3)

Unripe bananas actually have some benefits of their own, as www.onegreenplanet.org reports. These benefits include reduced sugar content when compared to ripe bananas, as well as the prevalence of probiotic bacteria aiding in proper colon maintenance.

One downside, of course, is that unripe bananas are tough on your digestive system and may cause bloating. But due to their lower sugar content, this may be an effect worth dealing with if you suffer from type 2 diabetes.